12 Pope Lane Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 9JN
Unknown
07/2026/00170/HOH
Description
Removal of existing hedge in the front garden adjacent to the footpath on Pope Lane. Propose brick wall with brick pillars and steel railings on top
8/10
Planning Authority Score
#25 of 282
Council-wide context — figures cover all householder decisions across the authority, not this specific application.
South Ribble is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #53 out of 282. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 98% approval rate vs 90% nationally.
South Ribble decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
95%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #25 of 282
98%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #20 of 282
78%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #53 of 282
35%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #99 of 282
91%
Minor dwellings approved
45 decided (1-9 homes)
75%
Major dwellings approved
4 decided (10+ homes)
92%
Change of use approved
12 decided
411
Total decisions
22 refused in 2025